CVE-2026-87580
Description
A flaw was found in Google Chrome. An incorrect authorization vulnerability in WebAppInstalls could allow a remote attacker to bypass site isolation. This exploitation requires the attacker to first compromise the renderer process and then leverage social engineering through a crafted HTML page. The primary consequence is the circumvention of site isolation, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or further system compromise.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Bypass Protection Mechanism
The exploitation of a weakness in low-privileged areas of the software can be leveraged to reach higher-privileged areas without having to overcome any additional obstacles.
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